inoperculate

adj, noun — 2 senses

inoperculate

adj

Etymology From in- + operculate.

1

Biology, Natural sciences, Zoology Having no operculum; said of certain gastropod shells.

inoperculate

noun

Etymology From in- + operculate.

1

Biology, Natural sciences, Zoology Any organism that has no operculum.

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